Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 392 MacGillivray, John 1822 1867 Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. — Volume 1 Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. Produced by Sue Asscher "Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley" by John Macgillivray is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work details the scientific exploration and hydrographic survey conducted aboard H.M.S. Rattlesnake, which took place from 1846 to 1850 in the waters surrounding New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, and parts of Australia. The narrative encompasses various discoveries, encounters with indigenous peoples, and the collection of natural history specimens, presenting a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs faced by the expedition. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the voyage by outlining the objectives and preparations made before departure. It describes H.M.S. Rattlesnake's commissioning under Captain Owen Stanley and the assembled crew prepared for an expedition filled with both scientific inquiry and potential dangers. As they embark from Plymouth, Macgillivray introduces the various locations they visit, including Madeira, Rio de Janeiro, and the Cape of Good Hope. The account touches on significant topics such as the trials of sea navigation, environmental observations, socio-political commentary, and the intricate relationships with the local populations they encounter along the journey. This opening lays a foundation for a rich exploration narrative that captures not only the geographical and natural observations but also the historical context of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Oceania -- Description and travel Kennedy, Edmund Besley Court, 1818-1848 Stanley, Owen Rattlesnake (Ship) Natural history -- Oceania DU Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 651463 2025-08-05T15:29:53.007921 text/html 613515 2024-10-28T19:31:40 text/html 1579085 2025-08-05T15:30:04.115813 application/epub+zip 1588453 2025-08-05T15:29:57.337916 application/epub+zip 304007 2025-08-05T15:29:55.619837 application/epub+zip 1936166 2025-08-05T15:30:08.791790 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1922030 2025-08-05T15:30:03.126796 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 452961 2022-09-06T20:42:36.771246 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 649143 2025-08-05T15:29:52.097877 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 629382 2024-10-28T19:31:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18004 2025-08-05T15:30:08.920780 application/rdf+xml 26413 2025-08-05T15:29:56.449831 image/jpeg 4704 2025-08-05T15:29:56.159857 image/jpeg 1542146 2025-08-05T15:29:53.147870 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia